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Aruba Holidays

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The Dutch Caribbean Island of Aruba lies 15 miles north of the South American coastline, benefitting from year-round sunshine, an average temperature of 32 degrees, and a cooling breeze. Located on the edge of the hurricane belt, with a nine-mile stretch of award-winning pristine beach, turquoise seas, colonial Dutch architecture, and a Latin vibe; Aruba is a delightful alternative Caribbean experience.

An adventure in Aruba is most often found in the discovery of the unexpected. Visitors to the island delight in the amenities of world-class hotels, stunning beaches, constant sunshine, and dramatic scenery.

The sophistication of the leeward side is rivalled only by the dramatic natural and historic sites that can be found throughout the island, especially on the windward face. The back roads of Aruba take travellers past eerie rock formations, cacti, and the famous divi-divi trees. Further along the rugged environs of the islands’ cactus-studded landscapes, past the world-famous white sand, and palm-fringed beaches, there also lays the rolling patch of green golf courses that promise an adventure of a different sort. Dive under the sea and visitors are transported to another world, one populated by numerous tropical fish, bountiful coral, and even a shipwreck or two.

Complementing a day of discovery is a night of excitement with action to be found in the island’s casinos, showrooms, and nightclubs. Pair an evening escape with a visit to one of the many fine restaurants and enjoy a gourmet dining experience in Aruba’s relaxed atmosphere.

One of the island's greatest assets is its people, whose warm, welcoming smiles greet visitors at every turn. Hospitality remains a strongly engrained tradition. Arubans gladly share their island and its unique culture, which is well displayed in folkloric festivals, art exhibitions, and during a very joyous carnival season.

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Aruba for Families

Aruba’s friendly people are eager to welcome you in English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento. There are plenty of child-friendly resorts and accommodation, getting here, staying here and exploring the safe, happy island with your family is easy.

Bathed in consistent sunshine, you can play on the white-sand beaches and snorkel in the calm, clear waters; discover butterfly farms and donkey sanctuaries; or, sample the authentic specialities in family restaurants. However your family defines happiness, Aruba can help you find it!

Aruba Beach Weddings

Whether you want to exchange vows with your toes in the sand, say “I do” in a chapel on a hilltop or share a first dance by the swaying palms of a seaside resort, it’s easy to begin a lifetime of love, adventure and happiness on the island that is famous for Weddings.

Honeymoons In Aruba

Here, you can make the most of your honeymoon time together. Soak up every ounce of sun on secluded Baby Beach, dine with your toes in the sand or board a party bus to surf, laugh and dance until dawn. A truly romantic and memorable way to celebrate your marriage.

Top 5 Things To Do in Aruba
Arikok National Park - Arikok National Park lies on Aruba’s east coast. Conchi is a natural ocean pool sheltered by craggy rock formations. Beaches include Boca Prins and Dos Playa, a turtle nesting site.
California Lighthouse - The California Lighthouse is a lighthouse located at Hudishibana near Arashi Beach on the northwest tip of Aruba.
Aruba Natural Bridge - The Aruba Natural Bridge was a tourist attraction in Aruba that was formed naturally out of coral limestone.
Fort Zoutman - Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Built in 1798 by the Dutch army, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba.
SS Antilla - Sunken M.S. Antilla is popular with snorkelers, covered with anemones & coral & teeming with fish.
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Aruba in detail

Aruba is a popular cruise destination, and it's little wonder why. The beaches are so perfect they're almost cliched: miles of white, sandy beaches, turquoise waters and the requisite year-round sun. Over a million visitors arrive on this tiny island each year, enticed by its luxury resorts, first-class restaurants, 24-hour casinos and excellent watersport facilities.

Most visitors stay either in the capital, Oranjestad or just to the north in one of the many resort complexes on Eagle and Palm Beaches. The remainder of the island is much less developed and in the arid interior, there is nothing more substantial than cacti and divi-divi trees, contorted by the consistently strong trade winds. For those who need more than sunbathing to get their kicks, there are plenty of activities available on the island. There are good diving and snorkelling along the reef on the protected leeward coast and the windsurfing is excellent a little further north at Fisherman's Hut. Deep-sea fishing can also be arranged through many of the hotels.

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Attractions in Aruba

Windsurfing and kite surfing are undeniably two of the biggest drawcards for visitors to Aruba, with the island providing some of the best conditions possible in the world for these two sports. Whether a beginner or an expert, there are spots suitable for everyone as well as plenty of schools and shops that provide lessons and equipment hire. Further water-based activities include snorkelling and diving along the shallow, world-class coral reefs, tubing, banana-boating, and much more.

Holidaymakers with a yen for horseback riding can indulge themselves in Aruba's topography, which provides plenty of adventurous and enjoyable excursions, from sand dunes to arid desert plains. Riding experience is not required to join a guided outing from one of the two main horseriding operators, Rancho Notorious and Rancho Del Campo. Most excursions take in the island's sights and landmarks, like the Arikok Hills, the lighthouse and natural bridge.

A visit to the waterfront in Oranjestad is all it takes for deep-sea fishing enthusiasts to hire themselves a private boat with captain and crew, for a day or a few hours, to set out to sea in search of game. The island's temperate offshore waters boast a wide variety of Atlantic game fish, including white and blue marlin, Barracuda, Shark, Blackfin, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna. In high season charters may be difficult to come by, so it may be wise to book ahead through your hotel.

And of course, for the less actively-inclined, there are miles and miles of pristine white beaches, fringed with palm trees and ringed with warm, bright blue water. An idyllic spot to relax and unwind.

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  • Currency Aruban florin
  • Flying time from UK London to Aruba is around 8 hours 50 minutes
  • Primary Language Dutch & Papiamento
  • Passport & Visas British passport holders do not require a visa for stays of up to three months.
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